California Chicken Cafe
| Address: | 6805 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA |
| Phone: | +1 323-935-5877 |
| Site: | californiachickencafe.com |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | 10:45AM–10:05PM 10:45AM–10:05PM 10:45AM–10:05PM 10:45AM–10:05PM 10:45AM–10:05PM 10:45AM–10:05PM Closed |
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Sylvester Bruno
Ive visited CCC three times now, first to dine in, and the last two times for take out, picking up a Chinese Chicken Salad. In terms of quantity and quality, they deliver on both. And for the price, this place is a home run. The chinese chicken salad is HUGE *Donald Trump voice* and is easily enough for a second meal as leftovers. Good for splitting between two people too. It comes with choice of bread - I usually get pita, which is always fresh, just like the salad itself. I opt for the dressing on the side - its fairly strong, so I like to control how much to pour on. Recommendation: you definitely wont need all they give you. Its super tasty, but you just dont need a ton to make the salad sing. As for the chicken, well, its quite good. Always succulent and tender, easy to pull apart with a fork. Always leaves me wanting more. If you call ahead, youll be in and out in seconds. Unless theres a line ahead of you, might have to wait a few. The parking lot is rather small, but hey it is Hollywood, beggars cant be choosers. The line is kind of awkward since its in between diners, but it is what it is. Its quite noisy and crowded inside. Not trying to knock it, but just something to consider. Not the best place for an intimate conversation or kicking back. A few too many tables crammed together and a constantly packed house means it can get a bit cramped. Overall, if you want an inexpensive, hearty, fresh, tasty, not disgusting-feeling meal, cant go wrong coming here.
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Muy S
Those potatoes alone make me wanna give them 5 stars. Everything tasted fresh and healthy. Somewhat. Im pretty sure those potatoes are not healthy. I got the 3 piece with two sides ($10). The 3 piece is technically two pieces (one leg and thigh, plus another leg), and they are kind of on the smaller side... and I was like, wtf, where is the third piece?? I feel like its so misleading and disappointing... But at the end of the meal, I was pretty full. The chicken is tender and well seasoned, the skin is delicious! The potatoes... my gawd... They are mixed with some roasted onions as well, the herbs, the grease, so good. You have to get them. The chinese cabbage salad was good and refreshing, its a light take on a coleslaw. Stuffed all this in the whole wheat pita bread, it was amazing. Tiny parking lot, and metered street parking. All the tables are super close to each other. Order and pay when you come in, get a number and find a table.
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George Hammond
The six years I live up in NorCal, I craved this place the entire time. Yes, there are similar places, but none are CCC. Been coming here since they opened, but parking has always sucked. Hence, no five stars. Their wraps are a classic. Healthy, flavorful, and hearty. The chicken that fills it is tender and well seasoned. The salads are the the best though, with my fave being the Chinese chicken salad. Just try it. A delicious combination of flavors that fills my appetite. The sides are all great, with the butternut squash and chicken pasta being my picks. Think Ill go grab some now. Nom nom nom.
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Woodrow Hamilton
Ive eaten here before, and I remember it being really good for a fast-food type place. The pricing is one tier above fast food, but you get fresher ingredients. That was dine-in. The second time was take-out. I ordered the 1/2 rotisserie chicken with 2 sides ($12) - squash, fresh fruit. It was toward the end of the night, so they even gave me a complimentary side (pasta salad)! Its super convenient. Since everything is prepared already, you get your food within 5 minutes. You get a nice easy-to-carry bag. Service was excellent. Small parking lot in front of the plaza.
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Joe H
The rotisserie chicken is excellent. Moist, juicy, seasoned well, and not too salty. The three piece dark combo with a side salad is an excellent value. My other favorite is the Chinese chicken salad. The dressing is a perfect mix of sweet and tangy and the salad has a lot of delicious textures with the Mandarin slices and crispy goodies inside. Parking is a bit of a challenge at the Melrose location during meal time rush. I normally order for pickup.
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Rami Bachour
They need to do something about parking at this location. Its very limited and CCC is ALWAYS packed. You do the math and see why parking is a headache. Also, they never really get the timing for to-go orders right. If they say 20 minutes, its either ready in 5 minutes or ready in 30. I dont think Ive ever waited anywhere near 20 minutes. But, aside from that, the food quality is consistent with the other locations, and the workers are nice.
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Lyndon Parker
i cant say too many good things about this amazing chicken place. there is no atmosphere, you order you food at the counter and wait for it to be brought to your numbered table. but it is consistently good, and the clear, clean vegatable soup is wonderful. if you have atraffic warrant, avoid the place. cops love it there.
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Jen H
CCC is the best!!! Not too expensive and the chicken is always tender. I usually get the three piece dark with cesar salad, yum! If youre not craving for any carbs or salad, go for the 8 piece dark. Not too expensive and plenty of meat! This is not a place for a date, but a great place to grab a quick bite with quality!
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cher tan
Always a winner! Salads are so fresh dressings are fresh made. The chicken is healthy and flavorful. Unique dished cold pasta salads. Veg rice. wonderful red skin potatoes. if in the melrose area a must try! I used to attend yoga class in the area and found the place years ago. give it a go!
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Rachel Jordan
I absolutely love this place. Their salads a huge and delicious. I also love their broccoli pasta. The one thing I dont like about this place is that it isnt open on Sundays. :( If you go here, you must try their Chinese chicken salad and the broccoli pasta.
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Dellena Rice
Food is great, parking is difficult at Melrose Location. If you get you food to-go double check that your order is correct. They often forget to include all items ordered. Other than that I have never gotten a bad meal there. Always fresh and delicious!
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Kim R
Its alright. Friends love it, but I find it just okay. It does offer healthy options and it is a good place to grab a quick bite. Ive only had salads. Maybe I need to try other items. Some friends love this place passionately. Perhaps one day I will too.
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Marie R.
I love this place! Excellent healthy food! The only thing that is a downfall is the location... its very small. Nowhere to sit and parking situation is very tight and annoying. Other than that, one of my favorite places to eat! I love the food.
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Sarah Lopez
The ambience is modern, minimalist casual, soft lights, vibrant. Service is thoughtful and professional. The food is wonderful. I particularly love the mushroom carnitas burrito with mole...delicious! The deserts are great too.
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Bryan Magnor
I eat so much of this damn chicken its sick. I think its probably a bit cheaper for other people but my diet demands more meat than the average dude. Its a good quick fix. why theyre closed on weird days i dunno though,
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Aldo Aldana
Order a California Chicken Salad to go. When I got home and opened it there was hardly any chicken and a ton of tomatoes. Should change the name to California Tomato Salad. Also over priced.
